Harper says Phillies will overhaul roster after Wild Card defeat

Harper says Phillies will overhaul roster after Wild Card defeat

Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper said the team’s roster will be reshaped next season after the club was knocked out by the Atlanta Braves in the National League Wild Card series, the New York Post reported. Atlanta clinched the series with a 6-2 victory in Game 3, highlighted by Michael Harris II’s three-run homer and strong outings from Ray Kerr and Chris Sale (CBS Sports). The win followed a 5-3 loss in Game 1, when Austin Riley’s three-run shot lifted the Braves (Battery Power).

Philadelphia forced a tie with a 4-3 win in Game 2, thanks to Alec Bohm’s walk-off home run in the tenth and Bryce Harper’s earlier tying homer (Yahoo Sports). Aaron Nola started Game 3 for the Phillies, with Zack Wheeler slated to appear from the bullpen (Inquirer. com).

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October 03, 2026
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Harper says Phillies roster will change after Wild Card loss
Harper says Phillies roster will change after Wild Card loss

New York Post • 03 Oct 02:02

After the Phillies were eliminated by the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card round, outfielder Bryce Harper said the team will look different next season as players depart.

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October 02, 2026
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Phillies eliminated by Braves as Ray Kerr shines in relief
Phillies eliminated by Braves as Ray Kerr shines in relief

MLB Trade Rumors • 02 Oct 13:50

The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card series, while reliever Ray Kerr delivered a scoreless 3 1/3-inning performance for Atlanta.

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Braves defeat Phillies 6-2 to clinch Wild Card series
Braves defeat Phillies 6-2 to clinch Wild Card series

CBS Sports • 02 Oct 06:00

Atlanta rallied with a three-run homer by Michael Harris II and strong pitching from Ray Kerr and Chris Sale to win Game 3, advancing to the Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Braves defeat Phillies 6-2 to clinch NL Wild Card series
Braves defeat Phillies 6-2 to clinch NL Wild Card series

CNN • 02 Oct 04:00

Michael Harris II's three-run homer and strong pitching helped Atlanta beat Philadelphia 6-2 in Game 3, advancing the Braves to the NL Division Series against the Dodgers.

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Phillies eliminated by Braves 6-2 in Game 3 of wild-card series
Phillies eliminated by Braves 6-2 in Game 3 of wild-card series

Inquirer.com • 02 Oct 03:16

Philadelphia lost to Atlanta 6-2 in the decisive third game of the National League wild-card series, exposing deficiencies in starting depth, bullpen reliability and right-handed hitting.

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October 01, 2026
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Phillies and Braves set for Game 3 as Nola and Kerr take the mound
Phillies and Braves set for Game 3 as Nola and Kerr take the mound

Yahoo Sports • 01 Oct 23:15

Aaron Nola and Ray Kerr will start Game 3 of the National League wild-card series after the Phillies won the first two games, with the Phillies holding a three-run lead heading into the fourth inning.

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Phillies start Aaron Nola as Wheeler rests; Braves use reliever Ray Kerr in Game 3
Phillies start Aaron Nola as Wheeler rests; Braves use reliever Ray Kerr in Game 3

New York Post • 01 Oct 18:20

In Game 3 of the NL wild-card series, Philadelphia will start Aaron Nola on regular rest while Atlanta opts for southpaw reliever Ray Kerr, who returns after a long absence from the majors.

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Phillies and Braves set for decisive Wild Card Game 3 on Thursday
Phillies and Braves set for decisive Wild Card Game 3 on Thursday

CBS Sports • 01 Oct 16:27

Aaron Nola will start for Philadelphia while Raymond Kerr opens for Atlanta as the two teams meet in a winner-takes-all Game 3 that decides the NL Wild Card Series.

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Phillies and Braves Set for Decisive Game 3 in NL Wild-Card Series
Phillies and Braves Set for Decisive Game 3 in NL Wild-Card Series

Inquirer.com • 01 Oct 16:24

Aaron Nola will start for Philadelphia against Atlanta's Ray Kerr in Game 3, with the winner advancing to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Division Series.

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Phillies name Aaron Nola starter for Game 3 against Braves
Phillies name Aaron Nola starter for Game 3 against Braves

Inquirer.com • 01 Oct 15:28

Aaron Nola will start Game 3 of the series with the Atlanta Braves after four days of rest, and Zack Wheeler is expected to be available from the bullpen on three days' rest.

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Phillies aim to clinch series with Nola and Wheeler in Game 3 against Braves
Phillies aim to clinch series with Nola and Wheeler in Game 3 against Braves

inquirer.com • 01 Oct 09:01

Philadelphia will start Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler in Game 3 of the wild-card series, seeking to capitalize on Atlanta's uncertain pitching options after splitting the first two games.

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Braves face elimination in Game 3 as they lack a reliable starter
Braves face elimination in Game 3 as they lack a reliable starter

Battery Power • 01 Oct 04:01

Atlanta must win Game 3 against Philadelphia without a proven starting pitcher, while recent addition Tyler Mahle has performed well in his limited outings.

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Phillies and Braves Set for Decisive Game 3 of NL Wild Card Series Thursday
Phillies and Braves Set for Decisive Game 3 of NL Wild Card Series Thursday

MLB.com • 01 Oct 02:14

The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves will play Game 3 of their National League Wild Card Series on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the NLDS.

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Alec Bohm's 10th-inning homer lifts Phillies past Braves to force Game 3
Alec Bohm's 10th-inning homer lifts Phillies past Braves to force Game 3

6abc Philadelphia • 01 Oct 01:43

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in extra innings, with Alec Bohm delivering a walk-off home run to extend the National League Wild Card series to a decisive third game.

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Bohm's 10th-inning homer and Painter's relief secure Phillies wild-card win
Bohm's 10th-inning homer and Painter's relief secure Phillies wild-card win

Yahoo Sports • 01 Oct 00:37

Alec Bohm hit a go-ahead home run in the 10th inning and rookie reliever Andrew Painter threw three scoreless innings as Philadelphia defeated Atlanta 4-3 to even the NL wild-card series.

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September 30, 2026
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Harper rebounds from defensive error with game-tying homer as Phillies beat Braves 4-3
Harper rebounds from defensive error with game-tying homer as Phillies beat Braves 4-3

Yahoo Sports • 30 Sep 23:34

Bryce Harper's misplay in the seventh inning was followed by a tying home run in the eighth, helping Philadelphia defeat Atlanta 4-3 in Game 2 of the NL wild-card series.

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Phillies win Game 2 on Alec Bohm's 10th-inning homer to force decisive Game 3 against Braves
Phillies win Game 2 on Alec Bohm's 10th-inning homer to force decisive Game 3 against Braves

Fox News • 30 Sep 23:30

Alec Bohm's two-out home run in the 10th inning gave Philadelphia a 4-3 win over Atlanta, tying the NL Wild Card Series and setting up a winner-take-all Game 3.

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Braves' Tyler Mahle pitches through pregame abdominal issue in Game 2 loss
Braves' Tyler Mahle pitches through pregame abdominal issue in Game 2 loss

Battery Power • 30 Sep 23:00

Tyler Mahle threw seven strong innings despite an abdominal pull that made his start a game-time decision, as the Braves fell to the Phillies in a winner-take-all Wild Card Series Game 3 showdown.

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Harper's late home run powers Phillies to 4-3 win over Braves in Game 2
Harper's late home run powers Phillies to 4-3 win over Braves in Game 2

CBS Sports • 30 Sep 22:13

Bryce Harper hit a game-tying home run in the seventh inning after a defensive misplay, and Alec Bohm delivered a go-ahead homer in the tenth as Philadelphia tied the Wild Card series with Atlanta.

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Phillies rally past Braves in 10th to force Game 3 of NL Wild Card Series
Phillies rally past Braves in 10th to force Game 3 of NL Wild Card Series

espn.com • 30 Sep 21:28

Alec Bohm’s 10th-inning home run gave Philadelphia a 4-3 win over Atlanta, tying the series and setting up a decisive third game.

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September 29, 2026
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Braves defeat Phillies 5-3 in NLWC Game 1 behind Austin Riley's three-run homer
Braves defeat Phillies 5-3 in NLWC Game 1 behind Austin Riley's three-run homer

Battery Power • 29 Sep 21:25

Atlanta rallied in the eighth inning, highlighted by Austin Riley's three-run home run, to win the first game of the National League Wild Card series against Philadelphia, 5-3.

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